A Study to Analyses Pattern and Treatment of Upper Cervical Spine Injuries Experience From Developing World

BACKGROUND The literature regarding the different patterns of upper cervical spine injuries, their appropriate management, and management development of such injuries is scarce in the world. OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to present the experience regarding the high velocity trauma of upper cervical spine injuries. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty patients (22 males, 8 females) with upper cervical spine injuries were treated and followed-up for an average of 24 months. The corresponding data were analyzed with respect to various types of injuries and different treatment modalities used to treat such patients keeping the basic healthcare facilities in view. RESULTS The clinical as well as radiological outcomes of the treatment of such injuries were mostly achievable with minimum facilities in India, with only few complications. CONCLUSIONS Managing such patients needs a proper transport facility, proper care during transport, appropriate evaluation in the hospital and prompt conservative or operative treatment. Treatment is usually safe and effective by well trained professionals with good clinical and radiological outcomes.